Dear Senator Romney,

I have only ever written a politician once before, and it was to a politician in my own party. You see, I am an Independent, a recovering Democrat, if you will. I have consistently voted against the Republican party since my first vote cast after my 18th birthday and I am now 40. To say that you and I have very little in common is probably an understatement. But, all party differences aside, I want you to know that I am extremely proud that you represent one of our greatest states and that the courage it took to deliver the speech regarding your vote to convict was heart-felt by myself and many others. As I watched it, I could feel the emotion - your emotion - welling up and I found myself holding back tears. I want you to know that I understand what kind of principles and ethics it took for you to vote against your own party. Going directly against your life-long friends and colleagues was likely the most difficult decision you've ever had to make, politically or otherwise. I want you to know that this burden did not go unnoticed, nor was it in vein. Despite our differences, you and I share a very important thing in common and that is the moral conviction to do what is right, despite its hardship. There is a fidelity to this country that you carry deep within you, which is shared with me and with many Americans irrespective of party lines. I want you to know that your speech inspired in me the hope that despite the lines drawn in Washington, Americans the country over still can relate to each other, and that this sense of fraternity will enable us to weather this turbulent time.

Thank you for being courageous enough to be the first one through the wall. I know you may be bruised and bloodied, but I am confident that there are others who will enter the breach behind you. You were the bravest one, though, as you went first. I will always remember your actions and will describe them to younger generations as a single instance of a bright beacon in an era where it had become difficult to find the light.

Sincerely,

difficult_lady

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